Is this a fully guided tour?

Yes, this is a fully guided tour led by one of our Chief Experience Officers (CEOs).

Do I need a Chinese visa if I'm from the USA; I heard USA can go to China for 240 hours without applying for visa

You can check visa requirements via your local Chinese embassy to double check requirements.

What star accommodation is included in this tour and can you provide details of them please.

Unfortunately this is a brand new trip and the hotels are not listed. I will need to reach out to our Product team to ask them to add them to the trip page. Regarding our trips, we don't tend to use star ratings as these can be quite different from one country to another. This trip is in our Classic Travel Style - Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.

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Ancient China

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Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 16
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Beijing
Beijing
Accommodation
Hotel (Dong Fang Hotel Beijing)
Included Activities
- Meet Your CEO and Group
- Orientation Walk
Optional Activities
- Group Dinner at Local Restaurant
Day 2
Beijing
Beijing
Accommodation
Hotel (Dong Fang Hotel Beijing)
Included Activities
- Forbidden City Visit
- Tiananmen Square
Optional Activities
- Hutong Walk
- Temple of Heaven (40CNY per person)
- Summer Palace (60CNY per person)
- Lama Temple Visit (25CNY per person)
- Drum and Bell Tower Visit (30CNY per person)
Landmarks
Tiananmen Square
Forbidden City
Temple of Heaven
Drum and Bell Tower
Lama Temple
Summer Palace
Day 3
Beijing - Mutianyu - Xi'an
Beijing - Mutianyu - Xi'an
Included Activities
- Mutianyu Great Wall Visit
Optional Activities
- Toboggan at Great Wall (100-140CNY per person)
- Cable Car at Great Wall (100-140CNY per person)
Landmarks
Mutianyu Great Wall
Day 4
Xi'an
Xi'an
Accommodation
Hotel (Jin Jiang West Capital International Hotel)
Included Activities
- Orientation Walk
- Muslim Quarter Visit
Optional Activities
- Ancient City Wall Visit
- Cycling Xi'an City Walls (45CNY per person)
Landmarks
Muslim Quarter
Great Mosque
Ancient City Wall
Day 5
Xi'an
Xi'an
Meals
Lunch (Local Family Lunch)
Accommodation
Hotel (Jin Jiang West Capital International Hotel)
Included Activities
- Terracotta Warriors Guided Tour
- Local Family Lunch Xi'an
Optional Activities
- The Tang Dynasty Cultural Show with Dumpling Banquet (328CNY per person)
Landmarks
Terracotta Warriors
Day 6
Xi'an - Chengdu
Xi'an - Chengdu
Meals
Dinner (Hotpot dinner with the group. A traditional local meal where you sit around a table with a built-in pot divided into 2 halves (spicy vs. non-spicy). The restaurant's flavoured soup is brought to a boil, then you add your choice of vegetables, meat, or fish to cook. Various herbs, spices, and oils are available at the table to customize your soup to taste.)
Accommodation
Hotel (Celebrity Ruicheng Hotel)
Included Activities
- Orientation Walk
Day 7
Chengdu
Chengdu
Included Activities
- Giant Panda Breeding Center
Landmarks
Giant Panda Breeding Research Base

Landmarks
Tiananmen Square
Forbidden City
Temple of Heaven
Drum and Bell Tower
Lama Temple
Summer Palace

Landmarks
Mutianyu Great Wall

Landmarks
Muslim Quarter
Great Mosque
Ancient City Wall

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Terracotta Warriors

Landmarks
Giant Panda Breeding Research Base

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Dong Fang Hotel Beijing
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4.9

Overall rating based on 2 Reviews

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5.0
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4.0
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5.0
Accommodation
4.0
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5.0
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4.7

Lucy5.0•September 2026
Excellent tour, great introduction to see a lot of the highlights of China on limited time. Our guide Vera was...
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Vasco4.7•August 2026
I had a fantastic experience with G Adventures. The people were friendly, the guide was knowledgeable and helpful,...
I had a fantastic experience with G Adventures. The people were friendly, the guide was knowledgeable and helpful, and the itinerary gave us an excellent introduction to China.Show more
Traveled in August 2026

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Asked on July 4th, 2026
Is this a fully guided tour?
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- G AdventuresOperator•Written July 2026
  Yes, this is a fully guided tour led by one of our Chief Experience Officers (CEOs).
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Lynne
Asked on November 27th, 2025
Do I need a Chinese visa if I'm from the USA; I heard USA can go to China for 240 hours without applying for visa
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Suzanne
Asked on January 23rd, 2025
What star accommodation is included in this tour and can you provide details of them please.
Accommodation
- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2025
  Unfortunately this is a brand new trip and the hotels are not listed. I will need to reach out to our Product team to ask them to add them to the trip page. Regarding our trips, we don't tend to use star ratings as these can be quite different from one country to another. This trip is in our Classic Travel Style - Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.

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Ancient China

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